Not in Front of the Children: 'Indecency,' Censorship, and the

Not in Front of the Children: 'Indecency,' Censorship, and the Innocence of Youth

From Huckleberry Finn to Harry Potter, from Internet filters to the v-chip, censorship exercised on behalf of children and adolescents is often based on the assumption that they must be protected from â‚¬Å“indecentâ‚¬Â information that might harm their developmentâ‚¬"whether in art, in literature, or on a Web site. But where does this assumption come from, and is it true?Â

In Not in Front of the Children, Marjorie Heins explores the fascinating history of â‚¬Å“indecencyâ‚¬Â laws and other restrictions aimed at protecting youth. From Platoâ‚¬s argument for rigid censorship, through Victorian laws aimed at repressing libidinous thoughts, to contemporary battles over sex education in public schools and violence in the media, Heins guides us through what became, and remains, an ideological minefield. With fascinating examples drawn from around the globe, she suggests that the â‚¬Å“harm to minorsâ‚¬Â argument rests on shaky foundations.
Country USA
Brand Rutgers University Press
Manufacturer Rutgers University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 17 b&w illustrations
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780813542218
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Not in Front of the Children: 'Indecency,' Censorship, and the Innocence of Youth